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I put a metal rack next behind an nyc apartment steam pipe in bathroom. I have nail polish in the rack. Is that a fire risk?

Asked by angela over 9 years ago

See above

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I had a small fire in my gas stove, now there's fire extinguisher powder everywhere. It got down into the cracks where I can't reach. Will my oven be okay to use? Any tips on cleaning it? Thanks!

Asked by Steve over 9 years ago

Vacuum is your best option, do not use until properly cleaned.

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Hello, again! Apologies, this does not let me type a lot. He was caught with marijuana as an 18 year old. It was a nonviolent encounter, and I just cannot believe that something like that would hold him back from getting a good job and stability.

Asked by Red almost 9 years ago

Possession is not a violent crime or crime of moral terpuatude so I don't think it would disqualify

711 Votes

when you join a vol. fire department do they give you a pager or do you have to buy one

Asked by ... about 9 years ago

Kevlar will breakdown, also it is probably not OSHA compliant in that the uniform is 26 yrs old.

710 Votes

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What is the best way to become a firefighter? For example get a degree and apply, or is it possible to apply without a degree and slowly work your way up?

Asked by Hemlin about 9 years ago

Several ways. First dependant on where you live you can join a volunteer fire department. You do not neccessarilly have to have a college degree before you start or even upon completion of your career. I do recommend getting you EMT in that the majority of Fire Dept. responses are for EMS calls.

710 Votes

Can a windshield from a car or truck splinter so bad that the glass would be as fine as sand and get embedded in you're hands

Asked by strangler59@aol.com about 10 years ago

Yes it can which is why we wear glovewhile operating at car wrecks.

709 Votes

I'm 18, female & was planning to volunteer after hs. I was going to do it as a full time job, but i heard that the written tests are every 4 years & the recent one will be this year, but im not physically ready. i was just wondering how i can apply?

Asked by Rose almost 9 years ago

Join a volunteer Dept and get yourself ready. Down South we don't have civil service exams. When the vacancy occurs we advertize the position for applicants.

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I put a metal rack next behind an nyc apartment steam pipe in bathroom. I have nail polish in the rack. Is that a fire risk?

I had a small fire in my gas stove, now there's fire extinguisher powder everywhere. It got down into the cracks where I can't reach. Will my oven be okay to use? Any tips on cleaning it? Thanks!

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Hello, again! Apologies, this does not let me type a lot. He was caught with marijuana as an 18 year old. It was a nonviolent encounter, and I just cannot believe that something like that would hold him back from getting a good job and stability.

when you join a vol. fire department do they give you a pager or do you have to buy one

Also on Jobstr...

What is the best way to become a firefighter? For example get a degree and apply, or is it possible to apply without a degree and slowly work your way up?

Can a windshield from a car or truck splinter so bad that the glass would be as fine as sand and get embedded in you're hands

I'm 18, female & was planning to volunteer after hs. I was going to do it as a full time job, but i heard that the written tests are every 4 years & the recent one will be this year, but im not physically ready. i was just wondering how i can apply?

Firefighter

Ask me anything!

What do YOU do?

I put a metal rack next behind an nyc apartment steam pipe in bathroom. I have nail polish in the rack. Is that a fire risk?

I had a small fire in my gas stove, now there's fire extinguisher powder everywhere. It got down into the cracks where I can't reach. Will my oven be okay to use? Any tips on cleaning it? Thanks!

So you wanna be a Firefighter?

Hello, again! Apologies, this does not let me type a lot. He was caught with marijuana as an 18 year old. It was a nonviolent encounter, and I just cannot believe that something like that would hold him back from getting a good job and stability.

when you join a vol. fire department do they give you a pager or do you have to buy one

Also on Jobstr...

What is the best way to become a firefighter? For example get a degree and apply, or is it possible to apply without a degree and slowly work your way up?

Can a windshield from a car or truck splinter so bad that the glass would be as fine as sand and get embedded in you're hands

I'm 18, female & was planning to volunteer after hs. I was going to do it as a full time job, but i heard that the written tests are every 4 years & the recent one will be this year, but im not physically ready. i was just wondering how i can apply?

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